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Summit Communique

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Over four days, 900 First Nations women from all reaches of the continent came together on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country, with non-indigenous women collaborators.

At the conclusion of the Summit, delegates issued a Communique outlining their perspectives, calls to action and recommendations for Australian governments and other stakeholders to work with them to realise their vision for First Nations gender justice and equity.

We must end the national shame of Aboriginal deaths in custody

The President and all seven Commissioners of the Australian Human Rights Commission are united in our demand for immediate reform over the ongoing crisis of Aboriginal deaths in custody.  

UNPFII Intervention #3 Monday 28 April 2025 Item 5 (d)

Item 5 (d) (continued) Human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; annual review of progress on the implementation of general recommendation No. 39 (2022)

UNPFII Intervention #2 Friday 25 April 2025 Item 4

Item 4 Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum (economic and social development, culture, environment, education, health and human rights), with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

2025 AIATSIS Summit: Voices of Empowerment Strengthening our Future

This keynote speech, delivered on Larrakia Country by Commissioner Katie Kiss at the 2025 AIATSIS Summit calls for urgent reform of the Native Title system and implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to achieve true empowerment, justice, and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Review of the Future Acts Regime

Summary

The Commission has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on the future acts regime of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

The Commission has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on the future acts regime of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

Mabo Oration 2025 One Land – Two Laws – It’s Black and White

Honouring Eddie Mabo’s legacy, the delivery of the 20th anniversary Mabo Oration by Commissioner Katie Kiss emphasised the struggle and unfinished journey for land justice and called for stronger recognition of self-determination and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights through Native Title and the UN Declaration

UTS Centre for Indigenous People and Work Launch

Commissioner Katie Kiss launched the University of Technology Sydney's new Centre for Indigenous People and Work.

Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025

Summary

Explore the latest on the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2025, including expanded 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' offences and recent public hearings.

Explore the latest on the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2025, including expanded 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' offences and recent public hearings.

Explainer: Commonwealth v Yunupingu and compensation for native title

On 12 March 2025, the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Commonwealth v Yunupingu.